China's interest in building a canal in Nicaragua is driven by geopolitical, rather than purely economic, motives. While the idea of another canal in Central America has been discussed for centuries, ...

The joint exercise reinforced preparation for threats to the security of the Panama Canal and other strategic infrastructure.

A new Los Cabos to Central America route by Copa Airlines is expected to vastly increase visitor access to the peninsula ...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Panama’s president in a face-to-face meeting that the Central American ally must reduce alleged Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or face ...

Deeper cooperation with the United States, however, could result in a more secure Panama Canal, better training and preparedness for Panama’s defense, and greater cyber defenses. Enduring Chinese ...

Will Freeman, fellow for Latin America studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to retake control of the Panama Canal.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea on Wednesday of US troops returning to Panama to “secure” its strategically vital canal, a suggestion quickly shot down by the Central American ...

The Trump administration has discussed the Panama Canal as part of its goal to expand America's territory.

In an era where geopolitical competition with China defines much of America’s defense strategy, successfully ending Beijing’s influence over the Panama Canal offers an important template for ...

Yet none of China’s central propaganda outlets or government offices has directly condemned the deal. A Chinese delegation visiting Panama at the weekend kept a low profile, too, suggesting Mr ...

China does not control the canal, but is working to exert growing influence in Latin America. That China would want to build partnerships in the Western Hemisphere is no surprise.

This educational film explores the human geography of Central America by examining its three major regions: Tierra Fría, Tierra Templada, and Tierra Caliente. Through firsthand accounts from ...